Greenup County Kentucky Legal Blog
Workers’ compensation news: What to expect in 2021
Workers’ compensation has been changing in the last year, and in 2021, you can expect that it will continue to do so. With the promotion of telemedicine techniques, the threat of illness in the workplace and large claims being filed by different groups, it’s not...
What is a third party claim and how can they help?
Accidents are often startling. Even after the shock wears off, physical injuries need medical examination, and financial burdens often come hand in hand with the recovery process. Many confer with their own insurance, filing a first-party claim. But it is also...
How often do personal injury claims go to court?
If you were harmed by the negligence of another person, your long-term health may rely on receiving fair compensation in a lawsuit. In filing this lawsuit, though, you are likely to have questions. Will you need to take additional time away from work and from your...
Does my employer get to choose my doctor?
No one argues with the need for treatment after a work injury. However, who you get treatment from may not be entirely your decision. In 1994, Kentucky moved to a managed care system for workers' compensation. This means that every employer in Kentucky chooses a...
Is singing along with the radio actually dangerous?
Most people spend at least some of their time in the car listening to music. It helps them pass the time during a boring commute or gives them some entertainment if they’re on a road trip. Even with podcasts and audiobooks so widely available, listening to music is...
Who pays your medical bills after a serious car crash?
When a motorist loses control of their vehicle or doesn't pay attention to their surroundings, they can cause a collision that has long-term negative consequences for the ones they hit. Some injuries can cause permanent consequences and complications for your life. At...
How to make co-parenting easier for divorced couples
For some couples, the end of the divorce process is also when all communication with their ex ends, too. But for those couples who have children, the finalization of divorce doesn’t mean the final time you will have to see or talk to your former partner. Divorced...
Can I choose my own doctor after a workplace injury?
You were working on someone’s flooring when your coworker accidentally pushed a piece in before you were ready. Your fingers were in the way, and you ended up getting them pinched. By the time you released the flooring, you saw that you had fairly significant...
Can psychiatric conditions qualify for Kentucky workers’ comp?
For many workers, an injury that occurs on the job will be an obvious and straightforward problem. For example, they get caught between the shelving rack and a forklift, which means that they might suffer a crushing injury or broken bone that clearly connects to a...
People think they are above-average drivers
Do you think you’re a good driver? Maybe you know you’re not an elite-level driver like a professional race car driver, but do you think that you’re above average? When you’re on the highway, do you feel like you’re doing a better job than most of the drivers around...
